How to pronounce sepulcher
Say it like SEP-ul-ker. Sepulcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- ul
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sepulcher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sepulcher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEP-ul-kuh.
What does sepulcher mean?
- Alternative form of sepulchre.
- Alternative form of sepulchre.
Words that rhyme with sepulcher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sepulcher.
Words that sound like sepulcher
Questions about saying sepulcher
How do you pronounce sepulcher?
Say SEP-ul-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpəlkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sepulcher?
Sepulcher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · ul · ker.
Is sepulcher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛpəlkə/ (SEP-ul-kuh).
What words sound the same as sepulcher?
Sepulcher sounds the same as sepulchre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.